569 Rutherford RoadMarion, NC 28752Price: $549,500

A gated brick estate just off Main Street - private grounds, a heated saltwater pool, and downtown Marion at the end of the block. This 1933 1.5-story brick home sits behind the gate on Rutherford Road, a short stroll from the shops, dining, breweries, and events of historic downtown Marion. Come home to quiet. Walk out for coffee, dinner, or Friday night on Main. The main floor lives like a private wing. The primary suite and ensuite are on this level, with a dedicated home office that looks over the fenced front lawn and Rutherford Road - work with the light, not the commute. A custom kitchen with bar and breakfast nook is the everyday gathering spot. Formal living with fireplace and a separate dining room keep the house dressed for company. The sunroom, with a half bath, faces the pool: morning coffee, late swim, all in one room. Upstairs, three bedrooms and a full bath give guests and family their own floor. The full basement is the quiet luxury of a house this age - storage, hobbies, projects, all under the same roof. Outside is the showpiece. A newer saltwater pool with gas heater. Gated grounds. An oversized detached garage and workshop. Brick, fence, gate, water - the kind of in-town compound that rarely comes up in Marion. Four bedrooms. Two full baths and a half. Pool. Workshop. Downtown at your door.